I decided to make Laurie's secret scones and they were so moist and delicious, I will definitely make them again. Thanks Laurie! They are good plain or with butter and jam if you don't have any clotted cream or lemon curd on hand.
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg yolk
Rub the butter into the sifted dry ingredients (I used a pastry cutter), then add the yolk and cream. Laurie advises kneading by hand for best results. I needed to add an extra 1/4 cup of flour as I found the dough very sticky. Roll 1/2" thick, cut into 8 wedges.
Bake at 375 F until golden (10 to 15 mins).
